Article • August 12, 2023
This amazing discovery was made on one of the final days of excavation while removing a Byzantine wall.
Article • October 4, 2022
Prof Uzi Leiber speaks about the discovery of an alabaster vessel on the 2022 Ophel Excavations in Jerusalem.
Article • November 2, 2022
And a new tool in biblical archaeology: archaeomagnetism
Article • July 21
Ancient glass expert from Hebrew University Dr. Yael Max discusses 4th century CE glass blowing in Jerusalem in relation to a recent discovery on the Ophel Excavation.
Let the Stones Speak Radio Episode • January 9, 2023
One of the most important archaeological discoveries in Jerusalem is the Ophel Gatehouse, uncovered by the late Dr. Eilat Mazar. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal takes you on a tour of the gatehouse and discusses its 10th-century B.C.E. dating.
Let the Stones Speak Radio Episode • June 3, 2024
Over the past decade, archaeologists and scientists have collected and analyzed carbon samples from archaeological strata dating from 3,000 years ago—the time of the biblical kings of King David’s dynasty. Now, the results are finally in. What it revealed is a stunning overlap between biblical history and who built what in Jerusalem during the time of the biblical kings.
Article • August 27, 2024
Ophel excavation co-director Prof. Uzi Leibner shows a new find from cleanup on the dig site.
Let the Stones Speak Radio Episode • May 24, 2023
AIBA’s Christopher Eames presents the first full accounting of Jerusalem inscriptions from the Iron ii period at the distinguished “Epigraphy in Judah” conference in Jerusalem.
Article • September 11, 2024
Ophel excavation co-director Dr. Orit Peleg-Barkat shows a new find from the Roman Period.
Article • May 3, 2023
Interview with excavation director Prof. Uzi Leibner
Article • July 31, 2022
Talking with excavation director Prof. Uzi Leibner on the final day of our excavations
Article • March 31
Co-director of the Ophel Excavations in Jerusalem delivers a lecture at Armstrong Auditorium on the campus of Herbert W. Armstrong College
Article • November 15, 2022
Article • September 4, 2013
An exclusive behind-the-scenes video of a fascinating archaeology discovery made by Dr. Eilat Mazar
Article • March 30, 2022
Evidence of wine-soaked opulence in the city’s final moments—just as the Prophet Jeremiah described
Article • August 13, 2024
A 3,500-square-meter excavation area reveals just a slice of an enormous Jerusalem quarry that was in operation while the second temple was still standing.